Deadline: 01-Nov-21
Oklahoma Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is pleased to announce the availability of funds to help fight hunger in the form of a competitive grant process for FFA Chapters and 4-H Clubs across the state.
The Community Harvest Grants are provided through funding from generous donors to the OKFB Foundation for Agriculture.
Funding Information
Chapters and Clubs may apply for up to $1,000 to support a yearlong service-learning project focused on:
- Developing and implementing sustainable food production programs that address hunger in your community and connects local residents with their food source.
- Service learning is a method of teaching and learning that challenges students to identify, research develop and implement solutions to needs in their school or community.
Project Ideas
- Developing a community garden to supplement fresh vegetables and fruits to the school or local food pantry.
- Raising laying hens to provide fresh eggs to help local families.
- Creating a school pantry or a mobile pantry in conjunction with their regional Food Bank to serve their community.
- Hosting a class for community members about how to can and preserve fresh foods, providing nutrition year-round.
Eligibility Criteria
- Initiate a sustainable program that occurs through the year.
- Include educational outreach to the community to aid in sustainability.
- Involve youth in the design and implementation of the service-learning project.
- Reach diverse audiences.
- Provide an end-of-year report on the project and the fiscal expenditures.
For more information, visit https://okfbfoundationforagriculture.org/grant-programs/